IDAM Engineer

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title: IDAM Engineer

Location: Cambridge / London, UK

Employment Type: Full time, hybrid (50% office presence)

The job

AVEVA is looking for an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer with a strong automation mindset to join our global IT team. This role focuses on engineering scalable, automated IAM services for workforce identities, using SailPoint as the enterprise Identity Governance (IGA) platform and CyberArk as PAM.

The successful candidate will be expected to reduce manual IAM operations, automate identity lifecycle processes, and build repeatable, code‑driven solutions for access management in a complex hybrid environment.

You will work closely with Security, Infrastructure, HR, and Service Management teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and secure identity services.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer and operate automated IAM solutions for workforce identities
• Support and enhance SailPoint with a focus on automation, scalability, and governance
• Design, implement, and optimise automated Joiner‑Mover‑Leaver (JML) processes
• Automate IAM access request fulfilment via ServiceNow.
• Develop code‑driven workflows and integrations to eliminate manual IAM tasks
• Support and maintain Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) environments
• Manage authentication, authorisation, roles, and entitlements
• Automate access certifications, reviews, and compliance reporting
• Respond to IAM‑related incidents with a focus on root cause fixes through automation
• Produce and maintain documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks
• Collaborate with Security teams to strengthen identity controls
• Leverage scripting and AI‑assisted tools to improve efficiency and reporting

Essential Skills and Experience

• Hands‑on experience in Identity & Access Management engineering
• Hands‑on SailPoint experience is required (IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, or similar)
• Hands-on CyberArk experienced is required
• Strong experience engineering automated identity lifecycle processes
• Experience automating IAM workflows using PowerShell, APIs, or orchestration tools
• Solid understanding of SSO and authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Kerberos, LDAP)
• Experience supporting Active Directory and Entra ID in hybrid environments
• Experience producing automated reports for audit and compliance
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience working with ServiceNow and/or Jira for workflow automation or integrations
• Exposure to broader information security or identity security domains
• Familiarity with DevOps or CI/CD environments, including identity controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Relevant IAM or security certifications (e.g. SailPoint, Microsoft Identity)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer‑focused mindset, delivering secure and user‑friendly IAM services
• Growth mindset, passionate about learning new tools and technologies
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a global team

Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/

UK Benefits include:  

Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

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Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

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About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

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AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.  AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.